
Atkinson into 100m breaststroke final at World Short-course championships
Jamaica’s Alia Atkinson advanced to the final of the Women’s 100m Breaststroke at the FINA World Short Course Swimming Championships in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Atkinson was the third fastest qualifier into the semi-finals after Atkinson swimming 1:04.88 in Heat 6 to advance.
She then lined up in semi-final 2 where she swam 1:04.26 to finish second and advance as the fourth fastest qualifier to the final.
The final is scheduled for Monday.
Atkinson is seeking to add to her four previous medals at World Short Course Championships, including three gold and one silver.
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